Gay candidates won in unlikely places
The midterms showcased queer power, and offered a clear-eyed look at the backlash to come
Trump reversed the Pied Piper's bargain
Trump and the GOP abused the public trust. After historic midterm wins, Democrats now face their own ethical test
The groceries that make dinner easier
A food editor’s go-to buys for quick flavor, from frozen chicken cutlets to saucy canned beans
Taika Waititi’s Trumpian sore loss
The director's childish response to "Klara and the Sun" criticism shows the reach of MAGA rhetoric
National Democrats failed Angie Nixon
The Florida Senate election was one of several Southern races the DSCC essentially conceded in advance
Texas Republicans’ gerrymander backfires
Republicans lost two US House seats they already controlled and flipped only one of their five gerrymander targets
MAGA media’s midterm meltdown
Alex Jones blames Donald Trump, who blames Fox News, who can't get over culture wars
Dems better hope for no Manchins in wave
Even with a decisive Senate majority, conservative Democrats can stymie legislation and the party's agenda
El-Sayed wins amid Haley Stevens drama
The race capped off a massive night for progressives
The petty joy of a blue election night
Watching a beleaguered CNN and MS NOW embrace optimism again was a good way to mark our political sea change
Fascist memes are dangerous too
Cringe fascism can reduce deadly serious policy debates to the level of online memes
Jackson ends Collins' 30-year reign
Collins conceded the race Tuesday night amid a massive Democratic wave
Donald Trump is now radioactive
The president's hand-picked candidates were wiped out. Can the party he cannibalized escape his legacy?
MAGA wiped out in blue avalanche
Donald Trump said to vote like he was on the ballot — and voters listened
Talarico, Hinojosa both win big in Texas
In a landmark result for Lone Star Democrats, they win both a US Senate seat and the governor's race
Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race
The Democratic candidate pulled out the historic win in a surprisingly close race
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins in Georgia
The former Atlanta mayor defeated billionaire Rick Jackson, who spent over $200 million on his run
Ossoff projected to win reelection
The incumbent Democratic senator's successful campaign will raise expectations about a potential presidential bid
Trump rages at Fox News midterm coverage
The president singled out Jessica Tarlov, switching off the network over the host's "voice"
Investigation season is coming for MAGA
Elon Musk, Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller have a lot to worry about — as does Trump himself
Musk's midterm cope is Anakin Skywalker
The online right is playing with AI-generated "Star Wars" action figures ahead of the midterms
Will the midterms live up to the hype?
Democrats expect big wins. But 2026 could still have surprises in store
Tom Petty and The Who open their vaults
The best classic rock box sets don't just revisit history — they bring it to life
Black voters’ election night surprise
SCOTUS gutted the Voting Rights Act. Early voting numbers indicate that Black Americans are fighting back